Laity Week to focus on solidarity with clergy
Representatives from all over the country are expected to grace the launching of the 2018 National Laity Week (NLW 2018), which runs from Sept. 22 to 29, 2018. Aligning with the CBCP’s declaration of the Year of the Clergy and Consecrated Persons, Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas will celebrate the 2018 National Laity Week (NLW 2018) from Sept. 22 to 29, focusing on the theme of “solidarity towards social transformation.” According to a letter sent by LAIKO president Julieta Wasan, the week-long event aims to emphasize “the indispensable role of collaboration between the laity, clergy, and consecrated persons in building up…
” Every child is a blessing “
“Every child is a blessing” CBCP Pastoral Exhortation on the 50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae (25 July 1968) Happy are all who fear the LORD, who walk in the ways of God. What your hands provide you will enjoy; you will be happy and prosper: Like a fruitful vine your wife within your home, like olive plants your children around your table. Just so will they be blessed who fear the LORD. May the LORD bless you from Zion, all the days of your life that you may share Jerusalem’s joy and live to see your children’s children. Peace upon…
CBCP Pastoral Exhortation: Rejoice and be glad!
CBCP Pastoral Exhortation “Blessed are the peacemakers, they shall be called sons and daughters of God.”(Mt 5:9) Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, do we not all aspire for the grace to be called “sons and daughters of God?” If we do so, then we must constantly strive to be peacemakers in these troubled times in our country. And that means to always strive to bring love where there is hatred, pardon where there is injury, faith where there is doubt, hope where there’s despair, light where there is darkness, and joy where there is sadness (from the prayer for…
What really causes child abuse? Doctor explains
Dr. Angelita Aguirre giving a talk on child abuse at the 5th Joint National Annual Family Media Advocacy – Doctors for Life Conference held in Baguio City, July 1, 2018. By Nirva’ana Ella Delacruz July 6, 2018 BAGUIO City While child abuse is universally condemned, not many are familiar with the real roots of child abuse, said a doctor at the 5th Joint National Annual Family Media Advocacy – Doctors for Life Conference held in this city. “We should be looking into the root causes…Preventive measures are always better than treatment options, to stop the vicious cycle,” said Dr. Angelita…
Burial of fetus at the Manila North Cemetery
1 – 2 week fetus turned -over at Pro-life Philippines last July 4, 2018 from a school in Quezon City Burial of fetus at the Manila North Cemetery
CBCP agency remains vigilant against death penalty
Mr. Rodolfo Diamante, executive secretary of the bishops’ Commission on Prison Pastoral Care, presents a handbook against death penalty after a Mass commemorating the 12th anniversary of the abolition of the capital punishment in the country, June 25, 2018. Opponents of the proposal to reinstate capital punishment in the country remains steadfast and are keeping a close eye on the Senate. Marking the 12th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty with a Mass in Manila on Monday, staunch “right to life” advocates said there is no room for complacency as the ball remains in the hands of the…
Update on Pro-life Phils. Training Workshop
Dear Brethren: We wish to extend our apologies to everyone who make their reservations to participate in Pro-life Philippines’ training workshop this coming 21 to 23 June, 2018. We are postponing the same to a future date as we attend to some administrative matters concerning its conduct. We shall inform you soonest of the details as regards the workshop. Again our apologies for the inconvenience. Maraming salamat po. God bless ! Sincerely, Rita Linda D. Dayrit President Pro-life Philippines
New Study: Epidemic of depression has roots in digital addiction
We now have an epidemic of depression. The epidemic is clearly seen in the US, but it is also here now in the Philippines based on several feedback from educators and from psychiatrists. What brought this about? Recent research published this month by the scientific journal, NeuroRegulation, has confirmed the suspicion of educators: the heaviest smartphone users exhibited the highest degree of depression, anxiety and loneliness. The term for this is “phoneliness”. The reason is that digital addiction shows similar patterns as drug addiction. The alerts, bells and pings form a constant dopamine stimulus that keeps us wanting to stay connected…
If we want school shootings, break up the family
WE’VE seen them on TV and videos. We have seen the anguish, anger, and unbearable fear of young people who survived. One survivor who was being interviewed, just faltered: “I can’t do it, I’m sorry, I can’t,” as he choked and walked away. Entering the feelings of the children who were inside one of those classrooms should help us think seriously, and decide that we do not want any of those elements that have led to this hellish state in the most influential nation in the world. And so it should lead us to research with a most non-prejudiced mind…
